The UCLA football team was dealt a huge blow on Monday when UCLA announced that redshirt senior inside linebacker Patrick Larimore was forced to medically retire because of concussions.
Larimore, who started for the Bruins over the past two seasons, sustained his second concussion in less than five months on Aug. 6. After testing, it was determined that he would no longer be able to safely play football.
Larimore was considered one of the hardest working players on the team and was voted as team captain last year by his teammates. Larimore also led the team in tackles last year with 81 while adding a sack and an interception.
Larimore becomes UCLA’s fifth player to medically retire since July, joining safety Alex Mascarenas, offensive lineman Wade Yandall, linebacker Mike Orloff and offensive lineman Chris Ward.
UCLA is now left with 13 healthy linebackers on their roster with redshirt senior Damien Holmes being the most likely candidate to fill the hole left by Larimore.
Compiled by Jacob Ruffman, Bruin Sports senior staff.